jumping in the air or rolling on the ground . scattered around each level map are gold rings , and collecting 100 rings rewards the player with an extra life . rings are a layer of protection against hazards ; if sonic has at least one ring when he col ##lide ##s with an enemy ( or obstacle ) , he will survive . however , all his rings will be scattered ; they will flicker and disappear in a few seconds if they are not picked up again . if sonic is hit without any rings , he loses a life . although shields and temporary in ##vin ##ci ##bility may be collected to provide additional protection , certain hazards ( such as drowning , being crushed
jumping in the air or rolling on the ground. scattered around each level map are gold rings, and collecting 100 rings rewards the player with an extra life. rings are a layer of protection against hazards ; if sonic has at least one ring when he collides with an enemy ( or obstacle ), he will survive. however, all his rings will be scattered ; they will flicker and disappear in a few seconds if they are not picked up again. if sonic is hit without any rings, he loses a life. although shields and temporary invincibility may be collected to provide additional protection, certain hazards ( such as drowning, being crushed